This book's strengths are in its theming, as it is with all of Jackson's books. I just did not connect with this book, and it is ALL on me. It honestly pains me to give this rating because Jackson's writing is SO good. the ending, the most disappointing ending ever written by Jackson. there weren't many plot twists or rather shocking plot twists. She ain't smart like our usual ya mystery/horror protagonist, which is fine but sometimes her reluctance to jump on most obvious conclusions was bothering me a lot. Mari as our MC is very slow in picking up things around her. There was a chilling atmosphere but it wasn't something creepy or something original. I liked the sub-plot and sub-ideas about gentrification and how she inculcated them in the story but the main theme ie Horror was lacking in every aspect. the pacing of the book was odd like it was really slow in the first half, it took time in building up and when all the thrill and drama started it ended on abrupt conclusions. Loved the cover and idea though but still there were several factors that bothered me. But this one here sadly didn't worked for me as I expected to be. I liked the sub-plot and sub-ideas about gentrification and how she inculcated them in the story but I have always been a massive fan of Tiffany Jackson's writing style. I have always been a massive fan of Tiffany Jackson's writing style. *Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy.more *shudders*įinal verdict: Tiffany Jackson has done it again! Highly recommended, especially for spooky season. Side note: if you have a phobia involving bed bugs, this book IS NOT for you. I don't want to really get into the specific plot here, but there are themes of gentrification, criminalization and ostracism of marijuana users, and the specific targeting of Black people in these intertwined topics. Her writing style is accessible and welcoming, but she doesn't shy away from the hard facts and preaches the truth with the unabashed confidence that we need more of in this world. Jackson as a modern classic author her books aren't stuffy literature, but her thematic content is timeless, necessary, and beyond important. I'm so glad I was able to chat with a friend about all things White Smoke, and I highly recommend you find a support buddy to do the same. 😂 Just kidding, but holy abrupt and I-need-a-sequel ending. The author chose violence when she decided to end that book without an epilogue. Jackson as a modern classic author her books aren't stuffy literature, but her thematic content is timeless, necessary, and beyond "Change is good.
Change is needed." The author chose violence when she decided to end that book without an epilogue. And secrets always find their way through the cracks.more Worse: Piper keeps talking about a friend who wants Mari gone.īut “running from ghosts” is just a metaphor, right?Īs the house closes in, Mari learns that the danger isn’t limited to Maple Street. That’s only half the problem: household items vanish, doors open on their own, lights turn off, shadows walk past rooms, voices can be heard in the walls, and there’s a foul smell seeping through the vents only Mari seems to notice. The renovated picture-perfect home on Maple Street, sitting between dilapidated houses, surrounded by wary neighbors has its.
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Her mom has accepted a new job with the Sterling Foundation that comes with a free house, one that Mari now has to share with her bratty ten-year-old stepsister, Piper. The phantoms of her old life keep haunting her, but a move with her newly blended family from their small California beach town to the embattled Midwestern city of Cedarville might be the fresh start she needs. The phantoms of her old life keep haunting her, but a move with her newly blended family from their small California beach town to the embattled Midw The Haunting of Hill House meets Get Out in this chilling YA psychological thriller and modern take on the classic haunted house story from New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson! Marigold is running from ghosts. The Haunting of Hill House meets Get Out in this chilling YA psychological thriller and modern take on the classic haunted house story from New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D.
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